KALAMAZOO, MI — The sudden passing of Steve “Bert” Berthel sent ripples through the Michigan brewing and music scene this past week.
Berthel, 71, died Tuesday, May 5, at his home in Kalamazoo, according to friends.
He leaves behind a legacy that cast him in roles as a two-time brewery founder, a mentor to fellow brewers across the region and a friend to many…